Institutional Cook: Menu Prep & Meal Service

Acadia Healthcare; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare in Memphis, TN is seeking a qualified food service supervisor to oversee meal preparation and serving in a healthcare setting. Under supervision, you will implement menus, coordinate kitchen operations, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

The role requires a high school diploma, ServSafe certification, and 2+ years in institutional food service; preferred culinary training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Additional education or training in the culinary field preferred.
• Two or more years’ experience in food service role in preparing food for institutions, such as school, hospital or cafeteria preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare food according to approved menus.
• Direct activities of workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.
• Clean and inspect equipment, kitchen appliances and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
• Take inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Work with Food Service leadership or Dietitian to ensure menus are varied, nutritionally balanced and appetizing.
• Perform and coordinate food production, cleaning, maintenance, and inventory control activities.
• Ensure compliance with established policies and procedures, quality standards, cost parameters, and appropriate regulatory requirements.

Skills

Food preparation

Team leadership

Inventory control

Menu coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary training preferred

Tools

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Acadia Healthcare in Memphis, TN is seeking a qualified food service supervisor to oversee meal preparation and serving in a healthcare setting. Under supervision, you will implement menus, coordinate kitchen operations, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

The role requires a high school diploma, ServSafe certification, and 2+ years in institutional food service; preferred culinary training.